Twin filmmakers forge their path from Austrian countryside to Hollywood, bringing fresh vision and unstoppable determination to independent cinema.
By Ivy June
July 7, 2025
In the heart of Austria’s verdant countryside, far from the glittering lights of Hollywood, a creative spark ignited between two sisters that would eventually illuminate screens across the industry. Bianca and Dilara Foscht—collectively known as The Foscht Twins—have transformed their humble beginnings into an inspiring narrative of artistic determination and creative entrepreneurship.
“We grew up surrounded by mountains and forests,” Dilara reflects, her eyes brightening. “That kind of environment teaches you to see stories everywhere. When your playground is nature itself, you learn to create something from nothing.”
Their initial artistic expression manifested through movement. As competitive dancers, the twins developed a disciplined approach to their craft, training rigorously while maintaining academic excellence. For seven years, they competed internationally, collecting accolades while simultaneously developing the mental fortitude that would later define their filmmaking philosophy.
Parallel to their dance achievements, they distinguished themselves as equestrians—a pursuit that further honed their patience, precision, and perseverance. These seemingly disparate activities laid crucial groundwork for their future in film: understanding rhythm, visualizing movement, and developing the stamina required for long production days.
It was during their teenage years that celluloid dreams began to crystallize. Armed with nothing but borrowed cameras and boundless imagination, they began producing short films amid the forests surrounding their home. Local neighbors became unwitting production partners, lending their homes as makeshift sets for the twins’ increasingly ambitious projects.
Perhaps nothing better illustrates their early fearlessness than their “balloon project”—a short film captured 2,000 meters above ground in a hot air balloon. No budget. No permits. No safety net. Just pure creative audacity.
“That project taught us everything,” Bianca says with a knowing smile. “When you’re that high up with no space to move or flexibility to create alternative shots, you learn fast about planning, problem-solving, and keeping your nerve under pressure.”
After completing their formal education in Austria, the sisters relocated to Germany to pursue theatrical and cinematic studies. However, the gravitational pull of North America’s film industry proved irresistible. Vancouver became their launching pad—a city where they straddled two worlds, working on major television productions during daylight hours while developing their own on-camera experience after sunset.
This dual existence—navigating between established industry structures and independent artistry—has become emblematic of their approach. While both consider acting their primary passion, they’ve embraced the holistic nature of filmmaking, developing expertise across writing, producing, and directing.
Their debut feature film, scheduled for an August release, represents the culmination of this comprehensive approach. Self-financed and intimately crafted, the psychological drama explores the complex terrain of fractured identity and sisterhood. Despite its single-location setting, the film achieves remarkable emotional depth—a testament to their ability to transform limitation into creative advantage.
Foscht Twins at the ASC Awards 2025
“The film examines what happens when the mirror you’ve relied on your entire life begins reflecting something unfamiliar,” Dilara explains. “It’s about broken identity, family trauma, and finding equilibrium in a world that constantly threatens to destabilize you. While the story itself is fictional, the emotional landscape feels deeply personal to us and hopefully resonates on a universal level with the audience.”
Their recent relocation to Los Angeles marks the beginning of their next chapter. Already, they’ve initiated development on their sophomore feature, currently securing funding while continuing their individual acting pursuits. Their creative partnership benefits from complementary sensibilities—Dilara gravitating toward romantic and period narratives while Bianca explores psychological complexity and darker thematic territory.
Among their creative influences, they cite Margot Robbie’s production company LuckyChap Entertainment as a model for actor-driven content creation. They also draw inspiration from fellow Austrian filmmaker Marie Kreutzer, whose acclaimed work on Corsage demonstrates how stories from their homeland can resonate globally. Perhaps most significantly, cinematographer and director Michael Goi has provided mentorship that bridges technical mastery with narrative vision.
When asked about their proudest professional moment, they don’t mention accolades or recognition but rather the magical alchemy that occurred on their feature film set.
“There’s this extraordinary moment when all the theoretical planning transforms into tangible reality,” Bianca shares. “You watch this team of talented people investing themselves completely in something that began as words on a page. That transition—from isolated creation to collective manifestation—that’s the most profound reward.”
Their twinship provides a distinctive creative advantage. Years of synchronized dance performances and mutual trust have cultivated an almost telepathic workflow. “We function like a single creative entity with two perspectives,” Dilara observes. “It’s like working with a mirror that has its own consciousness—familiar but constantly surprising.”
Though their acting careers follow individual trajectories—each cultivating a distinctive screen presence—their collaborative filmmaking continues to flourish. For creative aspirants watching their ascent, they offer refreshingly direct advice:
“Start before you’re ready,” Bianca states emphatically, echoing filmmaker Robert Rodriguez’s philosophy. “The more prerequisites you impose on beginning, the less likely you’ll ever begin. The distance between dreaming and doing is shorter than most people realize.”
As they stand at the threshold of their feature debut with a second project gathering momentum, the Foscht Twins embody a new generation of filmmakers—one that refuses to wait for institutional permission or traditional pathways. In an industry historically resistant to outsiders, they’re not merely finding their place—they’re creating it.
“Every ‘no’ we’ve encountered has ultimately been useful,” Dilara concludes. “It’s taught us to build our own doors rather than knocking on existing ones. That’s perhaps the most valuable skill in this business—the ability to create opportunity rather than simply seeking it.”
With their Austrian roots, global perspective, and distinctly independent sensibility, the Foscht Twins aren’t just crafting films—they’re authoring a new narrative about how creativity can thrive beyond conventional boundaries. Hollywood, it seems, is finally ready for their unique vision.
FOLLOW:
LinkedIn Bianca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-foscht-16a202196/?originalSubdomain=ca
LinkedIn Dilara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilara-foscht-bb5ab818a/?locale=de_DE
IMDb Bianca: https://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm11516255/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
IMDb Dilara: https://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm11259677/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Social Media:
IG: @biancafoscht, @foschttwins, @dayofalion.film
IG: @dilara_foscht, @foschttwins, @dayofalion.film
